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Apr 2018
1h 15m

Get Faster in Aero Position, Antioxidant...

TRAINERROAD
About this episode

Why your FTP is different in the aero position and how to change that, are antioxidants worthwhile for athletes, and which upgrades get you the most value in Episode 150 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• What you need to know before climbing Haleakala
• How elevation affects power output
• How to pace Leadville
• Is it normal to be slower in the aero position?
• How to get faster in the aero position
• Why TT bikes are hard to ride
• Best way to "buy speed" for cyclists
• Best dollar/drag saved upgrades
• Should cyclists avoid anti-oxidants?

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